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Thoughts on Lucas oil fuel system cleaner

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by themanbearpig012, Jul 19, 2017.

  1. Jul 19, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    Trucks at 37k miles thought I'd give this a whirl. Figured it couldn't hurt. Anyone have any experience with it?
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  2. Jul 19, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    in 172k miles, I have only used sea foam in my tank once at around 150k. It only cleared up my idle and did nothing for performance or MPG
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    Gasoline is already a good solvent. No need to add diluted "fuel system cleaner".
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    Good to know
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    It should only really help the injectors's spray pattern. For bettrr atomization. Not clean out the junk captured in the fuel filter.

    You'll have a much better improvement from replacing the fuel filter.
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    I have not changed a fuel filter in almost 30 years, no performance issues with any of my Toyotas since 99
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    If you feel as though you have clogged injectors look at redline S1. It has the highest concentration of PEA which will actually remove fuel varnish / gunk.
     
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    Straight out of a fuel filter with ~140+k. '97 2RZ Tacoma. All around better acceleration once changed.

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    What I always recommend. :thumbsup:
     
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    You say that....
     
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    I said that
     
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    Lol. You got me there. You did.
     
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    Look on the back, or maybe online and you might be able to find out how much PEA concentration is in it.
     
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    I've been under the impression changing the fuel filter is a huge pain in the ass/expensive on these trucks. Is it possible to change without buying a new fuel pump?
     
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    It'd be akin to doing a fuel pump upgrade, but without replacing the pump.

    New 3/8" external hose, stainless zip tie, ethanol rated submersible 5/16" hose, and a fuel filter from Napa or URD.
     
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    It actually can
    It can actually hurt things, specifically exhaust related.

    Generally it is useful post issue, not as a preventative. A nice calm gulp of seafoam through the fuel lines is usually all it needs. but with your kind of mileage, change the filter and move on.

    It IS useful if you suspect a faulty injector, and I have had good luck with it in those instances.
     
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    I just make sure to always buy Top Tier fuel as it already has detergent in it.
     
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